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Optentia symposium emphasises the importance of balancing technological progress with ethical considerations
Apr 18, 2024 - The Optentia research unit of the North-West University (NWU) recently hosted a symposium on technology, humanity and ethics, emphasising the importance of balancing technological progress with ethical considerations and human rights to ensure advancements support sustainability and individual well-being. Optentia director Prof Ian Rothmann…http://news.nwu.ac.za/ethics-first-workshop-guides-postgraduate-students-using-ai-responsibly
Ethics first: workshop guides postgraduate students on using AI responsibly
Apr 19, 2024 - Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a significant role in the transformation and advancement of technology, and in this rapidly evolving digital world it is critical to know how to use it ethically. The Alumni Relations Office of the North-West University (NWU) chose to impart relevant career advice regarding AI to the full-time NWU postgraduate…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/koloniale-tekste-met-n-verskil-verskaf-insig-vir-vandag
Koloniale tekste met ’n verskil verskaf insig vir vandag
Apr 19, 2024 - Die voortgesette invloed van kolonialisme kan regoor die wêreld gesien word, aangesien dit ’n blywende impak op samelewings en kulture het. In Suid-Afrika was die nasleep van kolonialisme veral diepgaande en gekenmerk deur tye van Hollandse en Britse oorheersing. ’n Navorsingsprojek getiteld “Colonial Pasts and Transnational Futures”, wat deur…http://news.nwu.ac.za/colonial-texts-difference-provide-insight-today
Colonial texts with a difference provide insight for today
Apr 19, 2024 - The ongoing influence of colonialism can be seen across the world, as it has had a lasting impact on societies and cultures. In South Africa, the repercussions of colonialism have been particularly profound, marked by periods of Dutch and British rule. A research project titled "Colonial Pasts and Transnational Futures", led by Dutch professor…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/dr-fortunate-wil-malaria-uitroei
Dr Fortunate wil malaria uitroei
Apr 19, 2024 - Dr Fortunate Mokoena het ’n visie. Hierdie senior lektor in biochemie by die Fakulteit Natuur- en Landbouwetenskappe aan die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) wil die vasteland wat sy haar tuiste noem ’n beter en veiliger plek vir sy burgers maak. Sy hoop om dit te doen deur te help om malaria uit te roei. “Baie van ons wat op die Afrika-vasteland…http://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-fortunate-wants-eliminate-malaria
Dr Fortunate wants to eliminate malaria
Apr 19, 2024 - Dr Fortunate Mokoena has a vision. This senior lecturer in biochemistry at the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences at the North-West University (NWU) wants to make the continent she calls home a better, safer place for its citizens. She hopes to do this by helping to eliminate malaria. “Many of us born on the African continent grew…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorser-gebruik-kunsmossels-om-waterbesoedeling-te-moniteer
Navorser gebruik kunsmossels om waterbesoedeling te moniteer
Apr 19, 2024 - Waterbesoedeling is ’n beduidende omgewingskwessie met ’n verreikende impak op die samelewing. Dit is nie beperk tot plaaslike of streeksgrense nie, en word deur klimaatsverandering vererger, wat gesondheidsrisiko’s vir die mens tot gevolg het. In die hantering van sulke geweldige risiko’s vir ons waterhulpbronne, het ons nou innovasie nodig –…http://news.nwu.ac.za/researcher-uses-artificial-mussels-monitor-water-pollution
Researcher uses artificial mussels to monitor water pollution
Apr 19, 2024 - Water pollution is a significant environmental issue with far-reaching impacts on society. It is not confined to local or regional boundaries and is exacerbated by climate change, leading to human health risks. In dealing with such unprecedented risks to our water resources, what is needed is innovation – the kind of innovation embodied by the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/prof-bismark-lauds-springboks-newsmaker-year
Prof Bismark lauds Springboks as Newsmaker of the Year
Jun 05, 2024 - The World Cup winning Springboks were named the 2023 Newsmaker of the Year by the National Press Club on Wednesday 17 April. The event is sponsored by the North-West University (NWU) and was held at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the NWU, lauded the Springboks for their immense…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/navorsing-kyk-na-natuurlike-oplossings-vir-blootstelling-aan-gifstowwe-wat-gesondheid-benadeel
Navorsing kyk na natuurlike oplossings vir blootstelling aan gifstowwe wat gesondheid benadeel
Apr 19, 2024 - Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het onlangs teruggekeer van sabbatsverlof in Ancona, Italië, waar sy baanbrekernavorsing in toksikologie gedoen het. Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje het oor die verloop van sewe maande gedelf in ’n noodsaaklike studiegebied wat dikwels oor die hoof gesien word: die impak van gifstowwe op…http://news.nwu.ac.za/research-looks-natural-solutions-exposure-health-harming-toxins
Research looks at natural solutions for exposure to health-harming toxins
Apr 19, 2024 - Prof Sithandiwe Mazibuko-Mbeje from the North-West University (NWU) recently returned from a sabbatical in Ancona, Italy, where she conducted groundbreaking research in toxicology. Over seven months, Prof Mazibuko-Mbeje delved into a crucial yet often overlooked area of study: the impact of toxins on human health, particularly in the…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/ontmoet-ons-navorsers-2
Ontmoet ons navorsers
Apr 19, 2024 - Navorsers van regoor die fakulteite by die NWU gaan voort om opwindende werk op hulle kundigheidsgebiede te doen. Prof Andries Moneyke is die direkteur van die navorsingsfokusarea Fisieke Aktiwiteit, Sport en Rekreasie (FASReK). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is die programleier by die Kwaliteit in Verpleging en Vroedvrousorg (NuMIQ)…http://news.nwu.ac.za/meet-our-researchers-2
Meet our researchers
Apr 19, 2024 - Researchers across the faculties at the North-West University (NWU) continue to produce exciting work in their fields of expertise. Prof Andries Monyeki is the director of the research focus area Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec). Dr Nicholin Scheepers is the programme leader at the Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/neheng-en-jo-ane-laat-ussa-rekords-tuimel
Neheng en Jo-Ané laat USSA-rekords tuimel
Apr 20, 2024 - Hulle het die verskriklike weer getrotseer, die mededingers afgeweer en ’n noemenswaardige medalje-oes huis toe geneem. Die atletiekspanne van die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het ’n uitstekende vertoning tydens USSA Atletiek se onlangse baan- en veldkampioenskap in Stellenbosch gelewer. Die NWU se A-span het tweede geëindig op die gekombineerde…http://news.nwu.ac.za/record-breaker-neheng-khatala
Record breaker! Neheng Khatala.
Apr 20, 2024 - They braved the horrid weather, staved off competition and took home a medal haul of note. The athletics teams of the North-West University (NWU) produced an excellent display during the recently held USSA Athletics Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch. The NWU’s A team finished second on the combined male and female points log, with…http://news.nwu.ac.za/af/nwu-ontvang-agt-benoemings-vir-wetenskap-oscars
NWU ontvang agt benoemings vir ‘Wetenskap-Oscars’
Apr 22, 2024 - Die Noordwes-Universiteit (NWU) het agt benoemings ontvang vir vanjaar se gesogte NSTF-South32-toekennings. Dit is nóg ʼn pluimpie vir die Universiteit se strewe na uitnemendheid sonder grense. Die NSTF-Suid 32-toekennings, ook bekend as die 'Wetenskap-Oscars', is die grootste, mees omvattende en een van die mees gesogte nasionale toekennings.…http://news.nwu.ac.za/celebrating-inclusivity-vibrant-colour
Celebrating inclusivity in vibrant colour
Apr 24, 2024 - On 19 April, the North-West University's (NWU’s) Vanderbijlpark Campus was transformed into a kaleidoscope of colours for the Run with Colour Fun event as part of Gender Awareness Week. Staff and students eagerly joined this lively and meaningful celebration, setting aside their busy schedules to participate in a unique demonstration of unity…http://news.nwu.ac.za/professional-development-camp-equips-future-educators
Professional development camp equips future educators
Apr 24, 2024 - In line with its educational vision for 2025, the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Education recently organised a professional development campus to provide students with a deeper insight into the demands of their future careers. Hosted by esteemed educators and professionals in the field, the camp sought to immerse students in real…http://news.nwu.ac.za/sadilar-funding-helps-launch-khomani-hugh-brody-archive
SADiLaR funding helps launch the ǂKhomani | Hugh Brody Archive
Apr 25, 2024 - A research project, funded by the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) at the North-West University (NWU), has helped realise the long-held dream of South Africa’s ǂKhomani community to share their proud history with the rest of the world. Dr Kerry Jones, director of African Tongue and research lead on the project, has…http://news.nwu.ac.za/perfect-season-glory-nwu-young-guns-takes-title-undefeated